# James Merivale — Manhattan Transfer character guide

> James Merivale in Manhattan Transfer by John Dos Passos.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Jimmy, James, Captain James Merivale D.S.C., Merivale, Captain James Merivale, Captain Merivale, Mr. James Merivale

**First appearance:** 0000-section-i

## Who they are

A war hero and Ellen's first husband, representing old-world propriety.

## In the story

### [I: Rejoicing City That Dwelt Carelessly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/chapters/i-rejoicing-city-that-dwelt-carelessly)

Captain James Merivale D.S.C. returns from overseas, gets a shave and manicure, and reflects on his freedom after the war.

### [V: The Burden of Nineveh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/manhattan_transfer_se/chapters/v-the-burden-of-nineveh)

Attends the Metropolitan Club, reflects on the Blackhead & Densch failure, and recalls his own speech at the Bankers Association dinner.

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